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General => General discussion => Topic started by: G60Limited on 07 June 2010, 11:13
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Hi guys, I'm really after a MK4 GTI (non turbo) and want some advice on them
Ideally I'm after a 1.8 NA, as I've heard the 2.0 is SLOW.
However, I'm also considering a 1.6S, are these any good? What is the performance like compared to the 1.8 NA?
Also, I'm looking to spend no more than 1600 - am I living in a dream world?
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Whilst I can't believe I'm typing this, £1600 would get you a bloody good Golf3 16V, probably with air-con etc if you shop carefully.
This would probably provide you with a lot more entertainment than a G4, of any of those flavours.
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The 1.8 NA is technically faster than the 2.0, but neither are actually "fast".
I wouldnt bother with the 1.6S and if need be save a tiny bit more for a 1.8. Is there any reason other than budget for not getting a 1.8T?
For that price I would imagine your looking at 100k plus.
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Whilst I can't believe I'm typing this, £1600 would get you a bloody good Golf3 16V, probably with air-con etc if you shop carefully.
This would probably provide you with a lot more entertainment than a G4, of any of those flavours.
:shocked: are you feeling ok.
Would a better bet than a mk4 n/a 1.8 or 2.0
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One has to move with the times and be realistic when discussing someone's requirements.
Let's face it, the Golf4 is the Golf3's chubby sister.
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Fat girls are more grateful.
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there speaks the voice of experience :grin:
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Fat girls are more grateful.
How does that translate car-wise?
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The MK4 makes you feel ..... better ..... after taking a ...... a good corner . . . . :undecided:
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Sometimes I think you need to drink more..... or less. I'm not sure which.
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Whilst I can't believe I'm typing this, £1600 would get you a bloody good Golf3 16V, probably with air-con etc if you shop carefully.
This would probably provide you with a lot more entertainment than a G4, of any of those flavours.
(http://marketingadlibrarian.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/shocked.jpg)
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I'm after a MK4 because it's newer, and more relaible. A MK3 would be nice, however I've got a MK2 at the moment and after spending nearly £3K for the car and repairs in the last two years - want relaiblity. I just don't know if a Golf3 will give me that.
The reason I can't afford a turbo is the insurance - trust me, i'd love one.
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I'm after a MK4 because it's newer, and more relaible.
Newer - Yes
More reliable - Debatable :laugh:
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I'm after a MK4 because it's newer, and more relaible.
Newer - Yes
More reliable - Debatable :laugh:
lol just what I was going to say :D
A MK4 thats done over 100k could well be just as bad as your MK2 if its not been looked after.
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So do you guys think that a MK3 is a better option?
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So do you guys think that a MK3 is a better option?
Yep as your going to find a nice car for your budget, a mk4 will be a struggle.
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iv got both
mk3 every time
thing is, buy a crap unloved mk 2, 3, 4 etc and it will have its problems
my mk4 was bought brand new and it has had alot of electrical issues, mostly wiring harness type problems, annoying stuff
my mk 3 was bought 4 year ago, didnt know its history or anything and cost peanuts really, and its never once let me down.. makes the mk4 look sh!t really :grin: the mk4 is alot faster tho but its a derv with a remap, had a 1.8t Mk4 before that and it was slow, about as slow as my 8v mk 3, and before that i had a mk 4 2.0 and that was slow too, nice to drive just slow
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What insurance group is the Golf3 16v. Bearing in mind i'm driving a Golf2 8V and it's costing around a grand at next renewall.
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Get a quote is the best suggestion.
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Sorry to be a pain mate - any idea what group they are, and what group the golf2 8v is? I'm at work so havent got time to trawl through google.
Cheers in advance!
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lazy bar steward :grin:
its a 14 or 15 group, cant remember which, think its 15 tbh
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15 :wink:
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Whats the MK2 8v?
Cheers dudes.
I'm already on a top secret mission by posting on these forums! If my boss knew he'd go mad!
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Whats the MK2 8v?
Cheers dudes.
I'm already on a top secret mission by posting on these forums! If my boss knew he'd go mad!
Don't worry , we won't tell your Boss :laugh:
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So anyone know what insurance group the MK2 8V is? I'm hoping it'll only be a little bit lower than the MK3 16V and I can get that one!